Opening Event Germany Trade and Invest x Digital Hub Initiative | SXSW 2022

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Germany`'s Digital Hub Initiative will kick off SXSW 2022 with Pitches, Networking and BBQ

Innovation Bridge Europe - House at Wax Myrtle's Club / Rooftop

SXSW 2022 | german.innovation & Innovation Bridge

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Digital Hub Initiative at SXSW 2022Meet German Tech Start-ups and join us for this networking event with international corporates, VCs and tech enthusiasts. Opening Remarks by German Consul General in Houston, TX - Kai HennigKeynote <ul><li>Andrea Wickleder | MediaTech Hub Potsdam</li></ul>Fireside Chat <ul><li>Leigh Christie - CEO &amp; Executive Director Beam Founders Network &amp; Beam Angel Network</li><li>Marco Majer - Digital Health &amp; Chemistry Hub Mannheim/ Ludwigshafen</li><li>moderated by Chelsea Collier - digi.city</li></ul>Pitches with Q &amp; A<ul><li>https://faaren.com</li><li>https://www.freque.io</li><li>http://staex.io</li><li>and more</li></ul>Enjoy Austin BBQ x Mediterrean Cuisine and R &amp; B music by amazing artist Lie Ning from Berlin. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Digital Hub Initiative - Together. We Unfold Potential https://www.de-hub.de/enBy bringing together innovative start-up ideas with the expertise of established companies and scientific excellence, the Digital Hub Initiative promotes the growth of a strong culture of innovation and the development of new digital business models. Through the Digital Hub Initiative, Germany is strengthening its position as an attractive location for digital innovation and as one of the World's leading digital ecosystems.Please contact Philipp Kövener (philipp.koevener@gtai.com) or Almut Weigel (almut.weigel@gtai.com) if you are interested in attending.Start-up Finder provides access to start-ups at Digital Hubs:www.de-hub.de/en/startupfinderBadge holders only: This event is aimed at delegates of SXSW.Contact us at claudia@german-innovation if you are not a badge holder but want to attend. Life happens: Just in case you registered but can no longer attend the event, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can give your spot to another person.Please let us know if you have any questions: claudia@german-innovation.orgWe are very much looking forward to meeting you all. Covid-19 RulesThe safety of our attendees, speakers, and guest is our top priority. Please observe the guidelines as outlined by the City of Austin and Austin Public Health. For more information, please see: https://www.sxsw.com/covid19-guidelines/Proof of completed vaccination or a negative test no older than 24 hours from a certified test center are required to attend this event. In addition, we strongly recommend to observe general safety measures such as keeping 5 feet / 1,5 m courtesy distance where possible, frequent handwashing or use of hand sanitizer. Please wear a face mask where possible, especially in small rooms / crowded spaces. If you are showing cold symptoms like a fever or cough, please get well first before attending a public event.

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